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Read story and trip tipsHere are 15 state parks not far from the comforts of civilization: restaurants, shops, golf courses, even nightlife.
Read story and trip tipsIn state and county parks and forests around the Upper Midwest, visitors love their camper cabins.
Read story and trip tipsThe best campsites await those who know how to look for them.
Read story and trip tipsFor a beach vacation on a budget, stay at cabins and campgrounds in state parks.
Read story and trip tipsFor summer, reserve far ahead to get choice camping sites at peak times in popular state parks.
Read story and trip tipsFor many, a lake vacation is a hop, skip and jump from home.
Read story and trip tipsRound canvas huts have come to the Midwest from Mongolia, with love.
Read story and trip tipsThese spots have what campers want: location, location, location.
Read story and trip tipsA weekend stay on an Iowa lake is so simple, it's hardly camping.
Read story and trip tipsIn the bluffs of southeast Minnesota, breathe a sigh of relief.
Read story and trip tipsNot far from the Twin Cities, county parks provide easy access to beach life.
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